Although you don't need a lawyer to get a trademark, is it a good idea?

Yes.

Further to Mr. Sherinian's suggestion, another consideration - if you do not already hold a federal copyright registration - is whether the...

Should I contact the trademark attorney for the USPTO trademarked name I wish to use for my business?

As an initial matter, to be clear a name is not the same thing as a trademark. It's the use that determines what it is. If a word is used as the...

If there is a unique product out there (i.e. shoes/clothes) is it legal to create an improvement on that design and sell it?

As others have suggested, it's a good idea to lay out your specific facts to a competent intellectual property attorney so you can figure out what...

You should speak with an attorney first. You rightly should hesitate to take an action that might make your situation worse. When your lost in...

Trademark Infringement and or Dilution question

The already-mentioned "laches" defense (that you waited too long) regarding your possible trademark infringement claim generally applies to damages...

Hi, I am independent inventor.

In addition to the helpful advice you've already received, consider this: http://www.uspto.gov/patents/process/index.jsp ...Note in the middle...

What steps/precautions do I need to take when starting a website?

I agree with the previous answers in that you should spend an hour with a competent IP attorney. Also, the part of your question that immediately...

How do you challenge a patent?

As an initial matter, because you're referring to "amendments," sounds like you're referring to a pending patent application, not an (issued)...

Patent Pending Query?

Paying the patent filing fees might give the company some form of contractual rights but from the standpoint of patent law unless the inventor...